Authorities identify 2 California pilots who died in Reno Air Races collision
Authorities have released the names of two California pilots who died over the weekend in a collision during an air racing event in Reno.
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With the Burning Man party finally over, the massive cleanup begins
The rain has passed, and the temple has burned. Now, as Burning Man slowly empties, it's time to clean up.
Burning Man revelers leave Nevada desert after being stranded during floods
Tens of thousands of revelers at this year's Burning Man festival are finally leaving the Black Rock Desert in Nevada after recent floods left them stranded. Elise Preston reports. (9/5/23)
Update: No longer stranded, Burning Man revelers clean up and head home after floods
The traffic jam leaving the Burning Man festival eased up considerably Tuesday as the exodus from the mud-caked Nevada desert entered a second day following massive rain that left tens of thousands of partygoers stranded for days.
Investigation underway into death at Burning Man; thousands still stranded
Roads in and out of the festival in the remote Black Rock Desert remained closed Sunday evening, and festival organizers urged attendees to conserve food, water and fuel.
Flooding forces Burning Man attendees to shelter in place
Thousands of Burning Man attendees remained stranded as flooding from storms swept through the Black Rock Desert. Betty Yu reports. (9-3-23)
Nevada flooding forces Burning Man attendees to shelter in place
The entrance to Burning Man will be closed for the remainder of the event, which began on Aug. 27 and was scheduled to end on Monday.
Tribe investigates after ranger draws weapon on climate activists blocking road to Burning Man
The actions of a ranger for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation in northwestern Nevada are under review after he pointed a weapon Sunday at climate activists blocking the road to the annual Burning Man counter-culture festival in the desert.
Crews battle 'fire whirls' in California blaze in Mojave Desert
Crews battled "fire whirls" in California's Mojave National Preserve this weekend as a massive wildfire crossed into Nevada amid dangerously high temperatures and raging winds.
Nevada woman who hired hitman using bitcoin to kill ex-husband gets 5 years in prison
A Nevada woman who admitted to hiring a hitman on the internet for $5,000 in bitcoin to kill her ex-husband has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Lake Tahoe officials tackle overtourism with focus on management, not marketing; new fees may loom
Tourism officials at Lake Tahoe were surprised when a respected international travel guide included the iconic alpine lake on a list of places to stay away from this year because of the harmful ecological effects of overtourism.
California still has an anti-gay marriage law on the books. Voters could remove it next year
The California Senate has approved a proposal to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage in the state constitution.
A's start process of applying to MLB for move from Oakland to Las Vegas
The Oakland Athletics have started the process of applying to Major League Baseball to move to Las Vegas.
Manfred: A's fans' reverse boycott turnout doesn't change 'decade worth of inaction'
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says that one big turnout by Oakland Athletics fans doesn't change "a decade worth of inaction," as he defended earlier comments about the "reverse boycott" held in protest of the team's proposed move to Las Vegas.
Update: Nevada Gov. signs A's stadium bill; MLB lays out process for Las Vegas move
Major League Baseball laid out a detailed process to approve the Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas, which appears set to become the second shift of a franchise in the last half-century.
A's Las Vegas stadium deal wins final approval in Nevada Legislature
The Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof.
Nevada Senate approves A's Las Vegas ballpark bill, heads to Assembly
A stadium financing bill aimed at drawing the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas cleared one hurdle Tuesday after passing the Nevada Senate — with requirements strengthening its benefits to the community.
Amid potential move, defiant A's fans plan 'Reverse Boycott' at Oakland Coliseum
Fans have organized a "Reverse Boycott" of the Oakland Athletics for Tuesday's game at the Coliseum to protest the franchise's efforts to leave the Bay Area.
Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature will convene Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing
Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further jolt Las Vegas' economy.
Manfred: Vote on Athletics' Las Vegas move could take place at June meetings
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics' prospective move to Las Vegas potentially could come when the league's owners meet next month.
Oakland A's, Nevada legislative leadership reach tentative agreement for new ballpark
Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a preliminary agreement between his office, legislative leaders in the state and the Oakland Athletics for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much public assistance the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas.
California, 2 others states reach historic deal to conserve water from Colorado River
California has just reached a historic deal with Arizona and Nevada to significantly cut back the amount of water each state takes from the Colorado River. Darren Peck breaks down the numbers.
States reach landmark deal on water cuts to stave off a crisis on the Colorado River
Three Southwest states announced Monday they have struck a historic deal to cut millions of gallons of Colorado River water usage over the next four years, about half of which would be completed by next year, in an effort to stave off a crisis at the nation's largest reservoirs.
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Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Newsom taps Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein left an open seat in the Senate for California.
Fleet Week in San Francisco a legacy of Dianne Feinstein
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Marin County beach
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
Man arrested for stabbing 3 people, assaulting one in San Francisco
Police in San Francisco on Sunday arrested a man on suspicion of multiple stabbings and an assault.
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Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Newsom taps Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein left an open seat in the Senate for California.
Fleet Week in San Francisco a legacy of Dianne Feinstein
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Marin County beach
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
Man arrested for stabbing 3 people, assaulting one in San Francisco
Police in San Francisco on Sunday arrested a man on suspicion of multiple stabbings and an assault.
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Fleet Week in San Francisco a legacy of Dianne Feinstein
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay.
Man arrested for stabbing 3 people, assaulting one in San Francisco
Police in San Francisco on Sunday arrested a man on suspicion of multiple stabbings and an assault.
Weekend Hwy 101 closure on the Peninsula on track for Monday reopening
Caltrans crews are at work replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge on the Peninsula this weekend.
Former San Francisco supervisor remembers Sen. Feinstein's legacy
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
Woman charged in series of retail thefts targeting San Francisco Walgreens stores
A San Francisco woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of retail thefts targeting Walgreens pharmacies in the city.
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Man wounded in Antioch police shooting
Police in Antioch on Sunday morning shot and injured a man who was allegedly fleeing with a gun in his hand.
Separate shootings, multi-car crash make for deadly Saturday in Stockton
An early morning fatal shooting Saturday was followed hours later by another shooting and a late-night deadly three-car collision in Stockton.
Fire at home in Crockett leaves one dead, Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department says
A fire Sunday morning at a residence in Crockett left a person dead, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department said.
Shoplifter sets East Bay store clerk on fire during confrontation
An El Sobrante store clerk who tried to stop a man from stealing a third time in one day was set on fire during the confrontation.
Loss of Oakland fine-dining restaurants blamed on rampant crime
Two celebrated Oakland restaurants closed on Saturday. Their owners said ongoing crime killed their businesses.
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3 arrested on attempted murder charges following Sunnyvale shooting
Authorities in the South Bay and Central Valley have arrested three people on attempted murder charges, following a shooting in Sunnyvale earlier this month.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
San Jose man accused of poisoning mother with fentanyl, attacking father
A San Jose man is in jail on homicide and elder abuse charges in connection with the poisoning death of his mother and a brutal assault on his father, police said.
Report shows San Jose struggling to get tourism spending back to pre-pandemic levels
While other parts of the country have met or exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the travel industry, San Jose has been slower to recover, a new report shows.
Update: Powerball jackpot soars to estimated $925M; Ticket worth over $796K sold in San Jose
The Powerball jackpot will rise to an estimated $925 million after there were no winners in Wednesday's drawing, but one lucky player in San Jose bought a ticket worth nearly $800,000.
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Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Marin County beach
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
One dead in Vallejo Saturday night shooting
A man died in Vallejo on Saturday from an apparent shooting, police said.
Mill Valley police: Mountain lion spotted near Camino Alto
Mill Valley police said a mountain lion was spotted in the area of Camino Alto and Overhill Road just after 6 a.m. Sunday.
San Rafael police car struck, officer injured in DUI crash
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
Court orders Bay Area Subway franchisees to sell stores, pay employees
A federal court ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations in the Bay Area to pay employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay and also to sell or shut their businesses.
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McCaffrey scores 4 touchdowns, leads 49ers past Cardinals 35-16
Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Cardinals 35-16 on Sunday.
Dodgers beat Giants 5-2 in Crawford's likely final game
Kiké Hernández hit a three-run homer to lead the NL West champion Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2 on Sunday.
Angels roll over A's 7-3 in season finale
The Angels wrapped up their eighth consecutive losing season with a 7-3 victory over the major league-worst A's on Sunday.
Ott and Cal defense step up in 24-21 win over Arizona State
Jadyn Ott rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown and the Golden Bears beat the Sun Devils 24-21 on Saturday.
Dodgers clobber Giants 6-2 following Kapler firing
The NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Friday night.
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Man arrested for stabbing 3 people, assaulting one in San Francisco
Police in San Francisco on Sunday arrested a man on suspicion of multiple stabbings and an assault.
One dead in Vallejo Saturday night shooting
A man died in Vallejo on Saturday from an apparent shooting, police said.
Man wounded in Antioch police shooting
Police in Antioch on Sunday morning shot and injured a man who was allegedly fleeing with a gun in his hand.
Separate shootings, multi-car crash make for deadly Saturday in Stockton
An early morning fatal shooting Saturday was followed hours later by another shooting and a late-night deadly three-car collision in Stockton.
Shoplifter sets East Bay store clerk on fire during confrontation
An El Sobrante store clerk who tried to stop a man from stealing a third time in one day was set on fire during the confrontation.
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Mark Zuckerberg launches Meta developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
Apple exec defends the decision to make Google default search engine on iPhones, Macs
A top Apple executive defended the tech giant's decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no "valid alternative.
FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
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2 Bay Area unions vote to join Kaiser workers in planned Oct. strike
Two Bay Area labor unions representing scientists, engineers, health care and office workers have approved a sympathy strike to join Kaiser Permanente workers' strike Oct. 4-6
San Francisco supe calls for banning right turns on red citywide
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
Bay Area woman overcomes rare auto-immune disorder to set push-up world record
Holly Reese is no amateur when it comes to push-ups
SF Mayor London Breed proposes drug treatment mandate for government assistance
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
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Gov. Newsom picks Laphonza Butler to replace Feinstein in Senate
It has been almost three days since the death of Dianne Feinstein and we now know who will fill her seat in the U.S. Senate for the next few months. (10-1-23)
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Newsom taps Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
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Shutdown averted with temporary funding bill
A government shutdown was narrowly avoided after a deal was struck to temporarily fund the government for 45 days. But President Biden blasted GOP leadership as infighting in the Republican-controlled House continues. Nikole Killion reports.
Gov. Newsom signs law to bolster eviction protections for renters
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to close a loophole in a 2019 law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state's rent cap.
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Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Former KPIX reporter Hank Plante reflects on Dianne Feinstein's legacy
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Highlights at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023
Check out a highly subjective tip sheet on some of the recommended acts and hidden gems playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 this weekend in Golden Gate Park.
Creative metal parody band Mac Sabbath plays Great American Music Hall
Twisted Black Sabbath parody/tribute outfit Mac Sabbath brings its current tour to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco Thursday with support from similarly conceptual band the Cybertronic Spree.
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
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Gov. Newsom picks Laphonza Butler to replace Feinstein in Senate
It has been almost three days since the death of Dianne Feinstein and we now know who will fill her seat in the U.S. Senate for the next few months. (10-1-23)
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CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Sunday Oct. 1, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Bay Area residents worry their city cores are on a downward spiral
A new poll finds people in the Bay Area are rapidly losing faith in their downtowns and it's not just San Francisco. Max Darrow reports. (10-1-23)
Fleet Week in San Francisco another Dianne Feinstein legacy
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay. John Ramos reports. (10-1-23)
Swimmer missing following shark encounter in Marin County
Authorities said Sunday a man is missing after a shark attack off the Marin County coast. Da Lin reports. (10-1-23)
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San Francisco litter clean-up hobby becomes full-time volunteer campaign
A San Francisco man who led his family on a service project to collect litter is now cleaning up city streets full time with thousands of volunteers.
Pair of Bay Area women helping rescue dogs from war-torn parts of Ukraine
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
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Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.